Review the data highlighting the independent tertiary education sector’s reputation for quality.
Join a growing community that includes more than half the nation’s independent higher education providers.
Be part of the largest network of vocational training providers with a commitment to quality.
Providing credentials for trainers and assessors that have a commitment to quality.
ITECA’s policy team in Canberra works with members to drive reforms to support the sector.
A major focus of ITECA Higher Education is to empower its members with the information to make sound business decisions and the influence to drive reform. This is achieved by fostering informed and respectful conversations on the issues relevant to independent higher education institutions.
Getting involved ITECA Higher Education offers the chance to be part of a community of leafing institutions that allows you to gain access to a wealth of knowledge, diverse perspectives, and valuable networking opportunities. Furthermore, you can collaborate with with like-minded senior executives to shape the future of higher education in Australia.
Get Involved — ITECA Higher Education National Policy Committee
Embracing the opportunities to get involved in these committees and interest groups empowers you to become a catalyst for progress, as ITECA Higher Education members collectively strive towards creating a more inclusive, innovative, and informed educational landscape in which leading independent higher education provides play a key role.
The ability of ITECA Higher Education to effectively support member institutions lies in its strong backing from the parent organisation, the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA). This support provides several significant advantages that contribute to the success and credibility of ITECA Higher Education and its members.
ITECA Membership – Now's the Moment to Shape the Future.
The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) has welcomed the appointment of Professor Barney Glover AO as the inaugural Chief Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) More
Well, as we see quite often in tertiary education, governments restrict choices so that business and students have a much more limited range of options. More
It can’t be sugar-coated; 2025 has been a tough year for the independent tertiary education sector. More
ITECA’s 2025 Parliamentary Forum once again highlights the importance of the independent sector in supporting Australia’s tertiary education landscape ITECA members gathered in Canberra on 27 November 2025 for the annual ITECA Tertiary Education Par More
The Department of Education is hosting a series of information webinars to support the implementation of the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. More
The Government has released a consultation paper on the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act). More